Three more join race in Uxbridge election

Bev Northeast looking to hold onto Ward 1 seat; Jon Taylor to run for regional council

Uxbridge Times Journal

UXBRIDGE -- Jon Taylor has filed to run for the regional council seat in Uxbridge, joining incumbent councillor Jack Ballinger in the race.

Mr. Taylor filed his paperwork this week, one week after Coun. Ballinger did the same for the regional councillor seat.

The municipal election is set for Oct. 27.

In addition, current Ward 1 councillor Bev Northeast will look to remain at council chambers, having filed for re-election in her ward. She will be challenged by Pam Beach and Sally Brady.

Meanwhile, Michael Ross will run for a trustee seat on the French language public school board.

The additions of Mr. Taylor, Coun. Northeast and Mr. Ross to the election brings the total number of registered candidates in Uxbridge up to 15.

Current Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor will run against former mayor Bob Shepherd and former councillor Ted Eng for council’s top spot, while Pat Molloy and Bob Harrison will run in Ward 2 and Ward 3, respectively.

Dave Granic is running in Ward 4 and Joy Whalen has filed to run in Ward 5.

Gord Baxter is seeking an English public school trustee seat and Kathy Lefort will attempt to hold onto her Catholic school trustee seat.